This adorable crocheted bear is inspired by the teddy featured in the best-selling childrens book “I Love You Through and Through”. He is a huggable 13-14” tall when crocheted with worsted weight yarn.

He makes a unique and cherished baby gift when paired with the “I Love You Through and Through” book (or any of the options below!) OR the Goodnight Baby gift set, Sweetest Baby gift set, Baby’s First Gift Set etc.

He also makes appearances in the following children’s books illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church;
• Good Night, I Love You
• Ten Tiny Toes
• You are my Sunshine
• Rain, Rain, Go Away!
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
• Let’s Get Dressed
• Potty Time!
• I am a Big Sister
• I am a Big Brother
• And the Wobble Bear book series (by Ian Whybrow)

Materials needed:
Size G (4.5mm) crochet hook (or size appropriate for yarn choice)
Locking stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Poly-fil stuffing
Worsted weight yarn: 185-200 yards (sample is made with Bernat Super value – topaz)
Felt & thread – for face features (can substitute 10mm safety eyes and crocheted nose)
Optional – blush to colour cheeks

This pattern was designed using stitches worked in the round and crocheted into the back loop only (BLO)